Panhandle South Plains Fair Opens With Big Lineup
The 49th Panhandle South Plains Fair opens today for a six day run with Nike Hercules missiles from Fort Bliss, space capsules from NASA, and entertainment by Tennessee Ernie Ford and the Young American Singers. Manager A B Davis returns after illness sidelined him last year. Officials anticipate attendance over 250000, reflecting a showcase of agricultural industrial and cultural exhibits.
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Emerging Nations Face Bleak Future After Decolonization
The article warns that Bechuanaland will become Botswana on September 30 and Basutoland will become Lesotho on October 4. It argues independence may worsen security and tribal tensions, creating fragile states reliant on neighboring powers and UN aid, with fear of renewed strife and regional conflict.
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The Egg Aims for Perfection Yet Faces Shipment Losses
The Egg has been praised as the world’s perfect package. USDA estimates show cracked eggs on the way to market cost farmers and retailers about 4.6 million dollars annually. The piece notes that even nature misses perfection and laments changes from past days.
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Hold Down Score: Observers Note Government Hiring Rise
Washington observers mock scorekeeping on Johnson's push to limit federal jobs. Despite a December hold-down, net federal employment rose by 239,000 as agencies plan new staff for traffic safety, Head Start, food aid experts, and health education roles with exemptions for Postal and Defense.
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Congress debates Oct recess amid civil rights clash
Johnson faces pressure to pause Congress on Oct 15 and reconvene after the Nov 8 election as lawmakers weigh remaining civil rights measures. Opponents fear renewed party lines, jury changes, and housing provisions after persistent demonstrations and public unease.
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Beekeeper Becomes Symbol in Brown Reagan Welfare Clash
The Los Angeles county fair scene in Pomona frames Gov. Edmund Brown's third term bid against Ronald Reagan. A beekeeper’s quip about welfare highlights California public aid discontent, with 20,000 aid to dependent children recipients cited as a focal point for critique.
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Californians wrestle with welfare amid 1960s campaign heat
In California and beyond, the welfare issue fuels voter anger and favors Reagan over Brown. Nixon leads among GOP delegates, Romney gains ground, while California polling shows Reagan drawing support as Brown sticks to policy explanations during a volatile campaign season.
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Memory Lane Recalls 1816 Health and Military Briefs
Clippings discuss an infantile paralysis claim that 75 percent of victims recover without handicap, a Greek embassy spokesman calling Greek resistance in northern Greece an invasion by subversive elements with Albanian and Yugoslav connivance, and the U.S. Army ordering 60 million pounds of meat monthly from federally inspected packers. Also noted is the Pampa Oilers’ 13 1 victory over the Lubbock Hubbers to clinch the 1946 West Texas-New Mexico League title before about 3,500 fans.
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Humility and Michelangelo Lead The Met Opera House Reflection
Henry J. Taylor argues humility matters amid New York's Metropol Opera House display of modern artistry. He recalls Michelangelo and Leonardo, noting their solitary genius against today’s mechanical aids, and laments the era's anxious, media-saturated culture.
Top ballot position may boost votes says Agnes Hatfield
Agnes Hatfield, University of Maryland professor, ran second in a Republican primary with no speeches, no campaign spending, and an endorsement. she urged ballots showing the top name first, reporting 22 to 25 percent of votes. She plans to retire, fearing a future win.
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Dear Turnrow Tunker McBride asks about Yarborough Carr race
Opinion note questions Ralph Yarborough's stance on supporting Waggoner Carr in the Senate race. It suggests Carr should count his blessings and considers other light topics. The U S has eased travel restrictions to Communist countries and the writer contemplates home visits before visiting enemies.
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